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US3232252A
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Folding support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-24
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1984-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence W Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A FOLDABLE SUPPORT MADE FROM A PREPARED BLANK OF L-SHAPED, STIFF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING ADJACENT BACK, FRONT, AND SIDE WALL PANELS, AND A MARGINAL FLAP FORMING ONE LEG THEREOF, AND A TOP PANEL FORMING THE OTHER LEG THEREOF, FOLD LINES ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BLANK SEGMENTING THE RESPECTIVE PANELS, THE TOP FLAP AND THE MARGINAL FLAP, ADDITIONAL FOLD LINES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BLANK DIVIDING THE SIDE PANELS, AND A PAIR OF SLOTS IN THE EDGE OF THE TOP PANEL FORMING AN END OF THE L-SHAPED BLANK, SAID SLOTS DEFINING WITH THE EDGES OF THE TOP PANEL, SMALL OUTER TABS ADAPTED TO BE FOLDED INTO THE ACUTE ANGLE INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE FRONT PANEL AND THE SIDE PANELS WHEN THE SUPPORT IS IN ITS SET-UP POSITION AND A CENTRAL SUPPORT FLAP ADAPTED TO REST ON THE FRONT PANEL AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TOP PANEL WHEN IT RESTS ON THE SIDE PANELS; AND MEANS FIXING SAID MARGINAL FLAP TO AN EDGE OF THE BACK PANEL FORMING AN EDGE OF THE OTHER LEG OF THE BLANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A FOLDABLE SUPPORT MADE FROM A PREPARED BLANK OF L-SHAPED, STIFF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING ADJACENT BACK, FRONT, AND SIDE WALL PANELS, AND A MARGINAL FLAP FORMING ONE LEG THEREOF, AND A TOP PANEL FORMING THE OTHER LEG THEREOF, FOLD LINES ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BLANK SEGMENTING THE RESPECTIVE PANELS, THE TOP FLAP AND THE MARGINAL FLAP, ADDITIONAL FOLD LINES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BLANK DIVIDING THE SIDE PANELS, AND A PAIR OF SLOTS IN THE EDGE OF THE TOP PANEL FORMING AN END OF THE L-SHAPED BLANK, SAID SLOTS DEFINING WITH THE EDGES OF THE TOP PANEL, SMALL OUTER TABS ADAPTED TO BE FOLDED INTO THE ACUTE ANGLE INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE FRONT PANEL AND THE SIDE PANELS WHEN THE SUPPORT IS IN ITS SET-UP POSITION AND A CENTRAL SUPPORT FLAP ADAPTED TO REST ON THE FRONT PANEL AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TOP PANEL WHEN IT RESTS ON THE SIDE PANELS; AND MEANS FIXING SAID MARGINAL FLAP TO AN EDGE OF THE BACK PANEL FORMING AN EDGE OF THE OTHER LEG OF THE BLANK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |